Checklists/Forms

Washington — NIOSH recently introduced checklists to help employers assess damp areas and identify mold.

Washington — Demonstrating a commitment to worker safety, and getting a firsthand look at whether safety and health programs are working. These are two of the reasons business owners and managers should personally conduct periodic walkaround inspections, OSHA states in a recently released fact sheet.

Olympia, WA – The Safety & Health Assessment & Research for Prevention Program at the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries has released six industry-specific checklists and summary reports aimed at helping employers identify risk factors that may contribute to work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

In honor of National Safety Month in June, the National Safety Council has created a five-question survey designed to pinpoint the most frequent safety risks for an individual based on his or her age, gender, occupation and state.

Washington – A new NIOSH document outlines best practices for minimizing the risk of crystalline silica exposure during asphalt pavement milling.

Telework can offer plenty of benefits for employers and employees alike. But how can companies promote safety for workers who are out of sight, working from a home office? Learn some tips from safety professionals, human resources directors and other telework experts.

Silver Spring, MD – Managers hoping to improve their workplace safety climate can reference a new workbook from the Center for Construction Research and Training (also known as CPWR).

Atlanta – To help protect health care providers and facilities from the dangers of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has developed checklists for infection control actions.

Washington – Workers can now submit whistleblower complaints electronically, OSHA announced Dec. 4.

Telework!VA, part of the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation, publishes a telework office safety checklist to assess work-at-home employees' work areas.